It’s the technology making farming faster, easier and more efficient. And it’s easier to access than you think.

GLENRAC hosted two workshops on Friday to introduce local landholders to the latest drone technology, and how to use it.

Ben Watts of Bralca.com and Russel Smith from New England Weeds Authority presented to a crowd of interested farmers who were keen to learn more about how drones can help improve day-to-day practices and the rules and regulations involved.

Mr Smith said drones are useful to reduce the labour and vehicle costs in monitoring weed infestations and the effectiveness of control programs.

Mr Watts, who got involved with the technology about five years ago, explained how drones can capture images that can monitor pastures or fly right down to a heifer and capture a picture so clear it can even detect pinkeye.

“You can really start to make informed decisions about what’s happening in a paddock,” Mr Watts said.